Toki ao Mārama | Te Reo Māori Advisor

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Hīkina te mānuka, kawea ake. He angitūtanga kua whakawātea mai. Pānuihia mai!ARE YOU a highly successful senior education leader looking for your next challenge?DO YOU…want to work with diverse schools and communities to make a real difference for learners across Aotearoa New Zealand?have the skills and experience to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in Māori medium immersion settings in English medium schools?have effective communication skills in te reo Māori and English - both written and oral?DO YOU want to …build on your leadership expertise through coaching, training, study support, andsecondments?contribute to meaningful work that improves outcomes for all ākonga?work flexibly with committed, high performing professionals?Ko mātou | About UsWE ARE Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO), the New Zealand government's education evaluation agency. We inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools, and kura, promoting a stronger and more equitable education system.We believe equity and excellence in outcomes are possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child - Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa.ERO is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background, and we encourage all our people to be their authentic selves at work.Mō tēnei tūranga | About this roleThis role is part of the Review and Improvement Services (RIS) group and reports to the Toki Ngao Tū / Manager Review and Improvement Services.The focus of the role is to:evaluate the quality of education provided by schools, including the quality of teaching and learning through the provision of te reo Māorisupport improvement through evaluationprepare high-quality reports that are made available to the publicThe ideal applicant will be based in Auckland although location may be flexible for the right person.Mōhou ake | About youWE WANT YOU if you have…extensive knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and The New Zealand Curriculuma deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the education sector and EROstrong knowledge of effective pedagogical practices in Māori medium immersion and English medium settingsexperience working in Māori medium immersion settings within English medium schoolsexperience in senior education leadership roles that include using evaluation toguide improvementeffective communication skills in te reo Māori and English, both written and oralPlease tell us about the above in your cover letter and CV.Salary and benefitsStarting salary: $102,955 (negotiable) + superannuation / te reo Māori allowanceLikely start date: 25th January 2027 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyIf this role interests you, click the Apply button to be redirected to our site, where you can apply and view the Position Description.For further information about the role, contact recruitment@ero.govt.nz For recruitment process queries, contact human.resources@ero.govt.nz Applications close: 12 October 2026Please note:Applications will be screened as they are received, and interviews may begin shortly after the advert closesYou may be asked to complete a pre‑interview screen via phone or videoLet us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment processSee our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted. Please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly. Instead, contact Human.Resources@ero.govt.nzYou must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks form part of our recruitment process.

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